Aesculus carnea - Red horse-chestnut

Description and Uses

Aesculus carnea (Red horse-chestnut) is a temperate tree from South East Europe . It is mainly grown for its ornamental crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by ground gathering. It starts flowering after 10 - 15 years. The yield will be 2.0 kg, but in its top season there will be a yield of 18.0 kg. Other crop types include; timber, ornamental, apiculture, cosmetics, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The seed/nut is used as " {missing data} " with aesculin (3% - 6%) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by cold pressing from the tree's seed/nut yielding _ - _ oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 430 - 460 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is slow, it's energetic value is 4100 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is medium. After 100 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Aesculus carnea has a lifespan of 350 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 20 meters tall with a crown of 15 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 900 cm and a row distance of 900 cm. It is slow growing and intolerant to shade. Aesculus carnea has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is monoecious and is pollinated by bees. Aesculus carnea is deciduous in dry season and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Aesculus carnea thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1500 meters above sea-level (temperate). The minimum temperature is -38°C; optimally between 9 - 25°C. The optimal rainfall is 1300 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 600 - 1400mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind intolerant and to fire a bit tolerant.

Pests and Diseases

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Seed Propagation

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